Van's Aircraft RV-7A, Pilot Operating Handbook

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N457GH
Rev 4 12/29/19
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Performance
Mixture leaned to 50 degrees rich of peak EGT. Note: values derived for single pilot, GW
~1400-1500 lb.
Cruise Performance at 8,000’ Density Altitude:
KTAS RPM MAP Fuel Flow % Power
131 2200 18.0 7.8 GPH 43
138 2300 18.9 8.5 GPH 52
147 2400 20.1 9.7 GPH 58
159 2600 23.6 13.3 GPH 79
Cruise Performance at 10,000’ Density Altitude:
KTAS RPM MAP Fuel Flow % Power
130 2200 16.1” 6.5 GPH 36
136 2300 17.7” 7.6 GPH 46
140 2400 19.4” 8.4 GPH 56
Cruise Performance at 12,000’ Density Altitude:
KTAS RPM MAP Fuel Flow % Power
125 2200 16.0” 6.6 GPH 36
136 2300 17.2” 7.2 GPH 44
144 2400 18.0” 7.7 GPH 47
No Wind Range at 8,000’ Density Altitude:
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All range calculations include 3 gal. for engine start, taxi, takeoff and climb.
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Engine is leaned to 50 degrees rich of peak EGT.
One hour (8 gal.) reserve :
2200 RPM ……………………………………………….. 487 nm
2300 RPM ……………………………………………….. 470 nm
2400 RPM ……………………………………………….. 439 nm